VSS Macropaver was recently featured in the Global Highways' magazine article, "Environmentally-sensitive road repairs: The use of micro surfacing equipment is allowing environmentally-sensitive road repairs in a highly protected area." The article highlights how microsurfacing is helping preserve roadways within Washington's Mount Rainier National Park, where maintaining safe roads must be balanced with protecting one of the nation's most treasured natural environments. By a

VSS International was recently recognized at the 2026 APWA Sacramento Chapter Project of the Year Award for 2025 Pavement Preservation in the Transportation category. The award honors the successful pavement preservation project completed for the County of Yolo Public Works Division, helping extend roadway life and improve infrastructure for local communities. Thank you to Yolo County and Todd Riddiough, Director of Public Works, for their leadership, collaboration, and commi

Sharing these photos from the 7th Street Bridge Replacement Project in Modesto, CA. Our ready-mix concrete crews are hard at work delivering concrete for the Cast-In-Drilled-Hole (C.I.D.H.) foundations. These foundations provide superior load transfer by transferring structural weight deep into stable soil strata, helping ensure long-term structural stability. During the slurry displacement process, our concrete is engineered with the ideal density and flowability to be pumpe

George Reed Inc. is proud to celebrate being recognized as the contractor on three award-winning projects at the 2026 American Public Works Association (APWA) APWA Sacramento Chapter - Project of the Year Awards. These awards recognize excellence in the management, administration, and delivery of public works projects. The program honors the strong partnerships between public agencies, designers, construction managers, and contractors that work together to build infrastructur

George Reed Inc. is proud to be part of the major reconstruction and repaving of Thunderhill Raceway Park's iconic East 3-Mile Circuit in Willows, California. Resurfacing a racetrack is no small feat. From producing high-quality asphalt to the skilled crews paving every lane, success depends on teamwork and dedication at every stage of the project. "The Thunderhill East Track Resurfacing Project represents the very best of George Reed. By combining our own aggregate resources

At 7/11 Materials, meeting customer needs while maintaining safe, efficient operations is a a top priority. Over the past several months, the team at Pine Creek Quarry in Chico has exemplified that commitment through hard work, adaptability, and outstanding leadership. Led by Josh Gay, the Pine Creek Quarry crew, consisting of Jerry Delgado, Kris Mosley, and Tyler Mosley, has taken on an operational challenge that is far from routine. Since May, the team has been working a de

The Southwest Concrete Pavement Association featured a story in their July 30, 2026 newsletter about the State Route 99 / 120 Connector project, which is a vital roadway of the route which connects the Bay Area to the Central Valley. The project started in July of 2024 and finished in July 2026. 711 Materials provided 11,460 cubic yards of concrete to the overall project, which included the Austin Road bridge and SR 120 on-ramp to south bound SR 99. “This project is absolut

Introducing the Macropaver® NT Nurse Truck, a mobile support unit designed to keep slurry seal and microsurfacing operations supplied and moving. With capacity for aggregate, emulsion, and water, the NT helps reduce reload downtime, minimize construction joints, and support high production pavement preservation work. The Macropaver NT Nurse Truck is a high-capacity mobile support unit engineered to maximize productivity on slurry seal and micro surfacing projects. Designed t

711 Materials is continuing to invest in quality right here in the Central Valley. The Modesto plant recently installed a Carrier AquaSnap Air Cooled Scroll Chiller to improve temperature control during concrete production. Why it matters: Helps maintain consistent concrete quality in hot Central Valley conditions Improves workability for crews in the field Reduces risk of cracking and early setting Supports stronger, more durable end results In regions like Modesto, Stockt

Reed Family Companies has been recognized by the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) as a recipient of the 2025 Community Involvement Award, part of NAPA's Operational Excellence Awards program. The award recognizes organizations that make a lasting impact in the communities they serve through strong community relations and employee involvement. (Check out the full article from NAPA.) One of the initiatives highlighted in the award was our annual Touch-A-Truck eve

George Reed Inc.’s Clements and Rio Linda asphalt plants secured prestigious ENERGY STAR certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), distinguishing the two facilities as the first and only two asphalt plants in California to receive this distinction for placing in the top 25% of similar plants nationwide for energy performance. THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ENERGY STAR CERTIFICATION FOR ASPHALT PLANTS The ENERGY STAR certification achieved by George Reed Inc. rep

Along the Mokelumne River in San Joaquin County, George Reed Inc. is turning a decades-old sand and gravel mine back into farmland, one reclaimed section at a time. How George Reed Restores Mined Land for Future Agricultural Use George Reed Inc.'s Clements Plant shows how California's Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) turns working mines back into working farmland. Since the 1940s, the site along the Mokelumne River in San Joaquin County has supplied sand and gravel

A New Group of Interns Joins Reed Family Companies! We’re excited to welcome our 2026 interns to Reed Family Companies as they begin their journey with us through our annual Intern Roadshow. We have 16 interns this summer stationed thoughout offices and plants in the the Sacramento/ Modesto and surrounding locations across four of our operating companies. Over the course of two days, June 22nd and 23rd, these interns traveled across Central California visiting 7/11 Materials

Arizona heat is tough on pavement. We’re tougher. Our VSS International crews are on the ground across Arizona applying wide mastic crack sealant to repair and protect aging asphalt. This durable solution is built for extreme climates, sealing out moisture and reinforcing damaged areas before they turn into costly repairs. In high-heat environments, crack sealing isn’t optional, it’s the first line of defense. When cracks are sealed early, you prevent water intrusion, slow pa

711 Materials Brings Customers Together for Appreciation Event in Oakdale! Recently, 711 Materials hosted a customer appreciation event at Dying Breed Brewing in Oakdale, bringing customers, partners, and team members together for a fun and relaxed afternoon. The event was a chance to say thank you to the customers and partners who support 711 Materials across the Central Valley. A big shoutout to Euclid Chemical for joining us and sharing more about their specialty produc

Sharing a few highlights from this year’s American Graffiti Parade as it rolled through Modesto, led by Jeff Reed, CEO of Reed Family Companies. The event also featured City of Modesto - City Hall Councilmembers: Modesto City Council Member Nick Bavaro (District 4), Council Member Eric E. Alvarez (District 2), Vice Mayor Jeremiah Williams, and local radio legends Don Sainte-Johnn, Greg Edwards, and Bob Malik from Legend 105.9 FM. We are proud to be part of a tradition that br

Last month, we had the opportunity to welcome Channce A. Condit Stanislaus County Supervisor, District 5, MNS Engineers, Inc., and Director of Public Work for Stanislaus County David Leamon to George Reed Inc.’s Parklawn Neighborhood Improvement Project in South Modesto. During his visit, Supervisor Condit met with our concrete crews and saw firsthand the work taking place to improve one of the county’s historically underserved communities. Our team is delivering key upgrades

Progress continues at the Elkhorn Village Elementary School project in West Sacramento, CA, as George Reed Inc. crews support ongoing site development as a subcontractor to XL Construction. On-site, George Reed Inc. crews have progressed through multiple phases, including concrete work between buildings, finish grading, and trench drain excavation. Continued grading and concrete placement along the north side, as well as work in the northwest corner and east side, have helped

Union Pavement Services, Inc., a leading provider of pavement preservation solutions, announced the expansion of its operations across Northern California, strengthening its ability to serve public agencies, contractors, and private clients throughout the region. A subsidiary of the Reed Family Companies, Union Pavement Services brings more than a century of infrastructure expertise to its growing footprint. The expansion builds on the company’s mission to deliver cost-effect

Reed Family Companies is honored to be recognized by the Modesto Chamber of Commerce. The milestone honors decades of steady involvement, investment in the local economy, and strong working relationships throughout the Central Valley. During the Chamber event, Jeff Reed, President of RFC, reflected on the deeper purpose behind business involvement in the community, drawing on historical perspective and local impact. He shared, “The quality of life is directly proportional to